Stroll around the grounds, chat with the owners, and experience the living legacy of Rockwood Motor Court. The front of the garage is decorated with dozens of vintage license plates from the original Route 66 states. The backdrop is a great place to take photos or sit and relax. The grounds are extensively landscaped with native rock-bordered gardens featuring many varieties of heritage flowers and a small heirloom vegetable garden behind the cottages.

Explore all that the revitalized Route 66 has to offer in Springfield, Missouri. Stop by roadside attractions, classic diners, and vintage arcades with pinball halls that preserve nostalgic mid-century Americana. Or visit the Route 66 Car Museum and Springfield History Museum for a look at the region’s long history of industry and travel. The annual Route 66 Birthplace Festival also celebrates the city’s designation as the birthplace of the historic highway

Visit Branson, Missouri. The city is a 45-minute drive from Rockwood Motor Court and is home to major attractions such as Silver Dollar City and Table Rock Lake.